The literature review : six steps to success /
Lawrence A. Machi, Brenda T. McEvoy.
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : London : Corwin ; SAGE [distributor], 2008.
- 184 p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The literature review process: getting started -- Select a topic -- Search the literature -- Develop the argument -- Survey the literature -- Critique the literature -- Write the review.
This resource offers masters and doctoral-level students in education and the social sciences a six-point model for developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis or dissertation. The book includes guided exercises, graphics, charts and examples.